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Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV) III Upgrade

Description

Description

The Light Armoured Vehicle III Upgrade (LAV III Upgrade) is replacing the LAV III as the Army’s primary infantry fighting vehicle. With enhanced protection, mobility and firepower, this all-weather vehicle can be used on most types of terrain. The vehicle can ford hard-bottomed bodies of water to a depth of 1.5 metres. Capable of speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour on roads, the LAV III Upgrade gives the commander more options in both combat and non-combat situations.

The LAV III Upgrade is powered by a water-cooled, six-cylinder, 450-horsepower, and turbo-charged diesel engine with a seven-speed automatic transmission. The operator can select four or eight-wheel drive.